Last Day Q&A: Kristin Cofield

Paths to QUALITY Coach Kristin Cofield not only has a passion for improving child care quality for programs and children, but she also has a zen-like focus on improving herself. Read more below to get a deeper insight into what makes Krissy tick.

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What three traits define you?

Compassionate, trustworthy, honest

What is your personal philosophy?

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13).

What’s one thing you couldn’t live without?

My faith in God

What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far?

Believing in myself. Sometimes you have to encourage yourself and silence the negative voice inside. Tell yourself you can do it and get it done!

What is the one thing you cannot resist?

I have a serious sweet tooth. My favorite candy is Kit Kats and Reese’s cups.

What is your greatest fear?

Large dogs

Where is your favorite place to be?

My prayer room in my house

What is your favorite thing to do?

Volunteer and listen to spoken-word poetry

Where is the best place you’ve traveled and why?

New York is one of my favorites, because I like the cultural diversity the city has to offer.

What’s the weirdest job you’ve ever had?

My first job was folding tee shirts at a retail store. Yes, there is a proper way to fold shirts!

Which one would you want most – flying cars, robot housekeepers, or moon cities?

Robot housekeeper

What would you do (for a career) if you weren’t doing this?

Child Psychologist

What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?

You’re going to be okay, and you will survive.

What are your three words or phrases you overuse the most?

Any word with four letters“Are you kidding me?” “Seriously?” “That does not make sense.”

What is the best book you have ever read?

The Shack by William Paul Young

Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I’ve collected Cabbage Patch Kid dolls since I was four years old. I currently have 200 dolls!

Thanks for asking! The hardest obstacle I had to overcome was completing my Bachelor’s degree. My sporadic illness, family obligations, finances, and fear were all mountains standing between my desire to complete my undergraduate degree. I made up in my mind to listen to God tell me I can do it and he would make a way for me to get it done. With unshakable faith in this area of my life, I was able to complete my degree debt-free. I did not qualify for financial aid, receive student loans, or scholarships. It only takes a faith as small as a mustard seed to move mountains!

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Last Day Q&A: Ann Aull

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